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Instrument: Guitar and vocals
The Culture War - Springsteen, Brooks and The American People
by Thomas Cole
On January 30, 2026, the NY Times featured the final opinion column by David Brooks, and two days before I heard Bruce Springsteen's first (and probably not his final) “protest" song. Somehow, they seem incontrovertibly linked in, to and with the history of this country. And to the very core of the human experience. Bruce Springsteen's song, apparently recorded in his home studio, unveils the soul of a pop star beyond his intermittent statements reported in the press. ...
Continue ReadingBruce Springsteen: Boss-A-Nova: Springsteen Plays Jazz
by Kyle Simpler
Bruce Springsteen is nothing short of a rock legend, but his talent isn't limited solely to “three chords and the truth." During his career, Springsteen has managed to break away and explore different styles. Take, for example, his 1982 album, Nebraska (Columbia), which was something of a departure into the folk music world. Although he continued to record more folk-inspired albums, many of his fans are unaware of his interest in jazz. This should change, however, with the release of ...
Continue ReadingBruce Springsteen: Working On A Dream
by Mike Perciaccante
Releasing a CD filled with politically charged songs is nothing new to Bruce Springsteen. Born In The U.S.A. (Columbia, 1984) made overt commentary on this country's political state at that time. The Rising (Columbia, 2002) featured preachy social commentary on post-9/11 America. Magic (Columbia, 2007) voiced the disillusionment of the soldiers returning from the Middle East. Since a similar case could be made for Devils and Dust (Columbia, 2005), Nebraska (Columbia, 1982) and The Ghost of Tom Joad (Columbia, 1995), ...
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